Film language - camera

I have learnt alot about film language and the four main aspects of film. These are camera, editing, sound and mise en scene.

There are alot of camera angles and movements that can be used and they all create different effects.

camera movements and techniques

Tracking shot - This is where the camera moves along tracks to follow the action happening.

Steadi-cam - This is where the camera is worn by a person in the camera crew and they follow the action. This is used when tracks can not be put down, for example if a person was running through the woods in all different directions, a steadi-cam would be used.

Panning shot - This shot is usually used for an establishing shot as the camera moves slowly from side to side on a fixed axis which shows us the surroundings.

Crane Shot - This is also a main shot that is used for establishing shots as the camera is on a crane which pans around what is below. This gives us a birds eye view of the surroundings.

Tilt shot - This is where the camera moves up and down on a fixed axis.

Rolling shot - A rolling shot moves diagonally which makes the image askew. This suggests to the audience that the character is drunk or has been drugged.